Injury Types

Brain/Head Injury

Acknowledged nationally by Headway, the brain injury charity, on their Personal Injury Solicitors List, Franklins are specialists in this area of law and are also involved with the Child Brain Injury Trust Group on a local level.

A head or brain injury is described as the 'hidden disability' for very good reasons. Whereas a physical disability can be seen and its effects readily understood, a head injury does not necessarily have such obvious indications. Nonetheless, the problems can be far reaching:

• Concentration lapses
• Tiredness
• Forgetfulness
• Mood swings
• Personality changes
• Word confusion and communication problems
• Inappropriate behaviour
• Reduced organisation skills
• Reduced/loss of physical sensations
• Delayed responses

A change in any of the above can lead to frustration and increasing difficulties coping with everyday life. They can lead to an adult being unable to return to work and becoming reliant upon care from others to a child being unable to reach full potential.

There may also be a need for the individual to have a Receiver appointed for them if they are unable to manage their financial affairs and if this is the case, the Court of Protection may be involved.

Due to the complexities of the injury sustained, it is often necessary to wait several years to see how an individual progresses before it is possible for medical advisors to provide a clear prognosis. It is therefore important that you feel comfortable with your legal team as it is possible that the claim may take some time to resolve.

Spinal Injuries

Franklin's specialist Serious Injuries Team is listed on the Spinal Injuries Association's Panel of Recommended Solicitors and has experience and knowledge in achieving the right settlement for those who have sustained a spinal cord injury.

A spinal cord injury is devastating for the injured and their family. Obtaining the right advice at an early stage is vital. We provide constant guidance through the crucial steps involved and work with all concerned to obtain an outcome that suits individual needs.

The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves carrying messages from the brain to the rest of the body and is surrounded by bone called the vertebrae. Damage and subsequent loss of function may occur when the vertebrae is crushed, fractured or sheared. Very often the spinal cord remains intact, but the nerves scar and are unable to repair themselves. This ultimately results in complete or incomplete loss of functioning and sensation. A complete injury means that there is no function below the injury site, and incomplete means there may be some level of function. Generally, the higher the injury the more the body will be affected, and the mobility of the individual can be more significantly affected.

This can have huge psychological effects on the injured whilst learning to cope with their disability.

If you've been involved in an accident and are in need of the best legal representation in the region, then give us a call on either 01604 828282 or 01908 660966. Alternatively you can complete our online contact form. Our specialist team of accident claims solicitors are always on hand to help.